Even more surprisingly, the only way to fix it is to have the battery pack replaced to the tune of $40,000.

Oh, and that is not covered by any warranty offered by Tesla. Tesla’s warranty specifically states that the owner is responsible for proper care of the battery. Allowing the charge to fully deplete is considered improper care.

The Understatement says that from a full charge, a Tesla’s battery would take 11 weeks to completely discharge and brick the car. However, if the Roadster was driven to a location and then parked, the car could become a brick even more quickly.

To date, it appears that five of the over 2,000 Roadsters sold have become bricks.

But wouldn’t Tesla correct this for the upcoming Model S sedan? According to The Understatement, these new cars will share the same discharging issues.

With increasing steps towards the mainstream, Tesla may want to reconsider its warranty to avoid potential future issues.